Germination & dominance
Stable spores that activate on contact with moisture and substrate.
Biotechnology · Microbiology · Enzymes
Core technology & the R&D ecosystem
Microbial, enzyme, bio-refining and organic ecological platforms connected to solve real problems.
Five technology pillars
From basic biology to applicable solutions
KMVE organises its technology domains as one connected chain: discover microorganisms, harvest enzymes, refine compounds and optimise ecological application.
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Bio-refining
Enzymes & Probiotics
Organic ecology
The Bacillus spp. platform
Several mechanisms — one overall effect
The dossier describes the complementary roles of B. subtilis, B. licheniformis and B. amyloliquefaciens/velezensis in decomposition, competition and environmental stability.
Extracellular enzyme secretion
Breaking down protein, lipid, starch, cellulose, chitin and phytate.
Biosurfactant production
Surfactin and related compounds that alter the surface micro-environment.
Microbial competition
Competing for nutrients and attachment sites, limiting harmful microorganisms.
Targeted metabolism
Helping steer the process toward fewer odour intermediates and greater stability.
Protease
Lipase
Amylase
Cellulase
Chitinase
Phytase
Natural antimicrobials
Five compound groups presented in the dossier
The slides list Surfactin, Iturin, Fengycin, Bacillomycin and Bacilysin as natural compounds associated with the antagonistic capability of Bacillus spp.
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Surfactin
Biosurfactant is highlighted for stabilising the micro-environment and for competition.
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Iturin
A peptide group presented within the natural antifungal compound system.
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Fengycin
A component associated with the ability to control pathogenic fungi.
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Bacillomycin & Bacilysin
Two further compound groups in KMVE's picture of microbial antagonism.
R&D & publications
Turning research into knowledge worth sharing
- Rice-bran hydrolysis as a nutrient medium for high-density Bacillus culture — SEA 2024 conference.
- Research into recombinant lipase and phytase enzymes for animal-feed applications.
- A process for extracting chlorogenic, protocatechuic and caffeic acid from cascara, presented alongside the US publication/copyright filing.
Explore our equipment capability in detail
Go deeper into the three laboratories and the role each equipment group plays in the research chain.